Which of the following statements concerning Medicare Prescription Drug Plans is (are) true? I. The monthly premium is based on the health status of the beneficiary and the number of prescriptions the beneficiary needs. II. After the beneficiary has paid an initial deductible, Medicare pays the entire cost of all prescription drugs the beneficiary needs. […]
All of the following statements about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan are true EXCEPT A) Medicare prescription drug coverage is available to all Medicare beneficiaries. B) Medicare prescription drug coverage is funded exclusively through the Part A payroll tax. C) The Medicare prescription drug program provides financial help for beneficiaries with limited income and financial […]
EFG Company experienced a reduced demand for its products during a recession. EFG managers were considering laying off some workers when the personnel director said, “Let’s not lay off these workers. If we do, our unemployment insurance premiums will increase. The state considers employment stability when determining our premium.” Considering the firm’s employment record when […]
All of the following statements about the Medicare prescription drug benefit are true EXCEPT A) Beneficiaries are required to pay a monthly premium for the benefit. B) The plan provides protection against catastrophic prescription drug expenditures. C) Coverage is limited to when a beneficiary is hospitalized or a resident of rest home. D) The plan […]
Which of the following statements is true with regard to the Medicare program? A) While Social Security old-age benefits are available at age 62, Medicare Part A benefits are not available, in most cases, until age 65. B) If an individual delays collecting Social Security retirement benefits until after the full retirement age, he or […]
Which of the following statements regarding the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program is true? A) EUC benefits are limited to individuals who have exhausted regular state benefits and have annual incomes below the federal poverty level. B) EUC benefits are funded entirely by the federal government. C) EUC benefits are limited to employees who have […]
Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the Medicare Advantage Plans? I. These plans replace the original Medicare program, Parts A and B, which are no longer available to new retirees. II. These plans provide an opportunity for retirees to receive Medicare coverage through private health care plans. A) I only […]
Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, a coverage gap (also called a “donut hole”) exists after the beneficiary and drug plan pay a certain amount for covered drugs. The coverage gap refers to A) the large, up-front deductible that must be satisfied if the patient has a prescription for a covered brand-name drug. B) the […]
The payment of a dividend to current shareholders will have no impact on a corporation’s share price because the cash paid is not available to future potential shareholders who may want to buy the corporation’s stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following statements about the financial status of Medicare Part A is (are) true? I. Part A has serious financial problems. II. Reforms instituted by Congress have reduced total Part A expenditures in recent years. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
